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Book Clubs and Reading Guides

Databases and online resources we recommended for book clubs and those looking for their next great read.

See our staff curated online Book Club Packages here.

  •  Last updated: March 19, 2024

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NoveList Plus

Looking for an edgy mystery or a button-up romance? Find titles by subject, genre, mood, or other criteria. NoveList Plus, a readers’ guide to fiction and nonfiction including audiobooks, provides access to information on over 200,000 titles. This resource includes series, book discussion guides, reading lists and more. Invaluable information for avid readers and book clubs.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

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These recommended websites are free and easily accessible! All you need is an internet connection.

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49th Shelf

Discover Canadian books in all genres, from bestselling authors to new talent, from publishers large and small, from all regions of the country.

All About Romance

One of the best sources for lovers of Romance novels. The site includes booklists, book reviews, author interviews, and other great resources.

BookBrowse

A self-described "online magazine for booklovers", BookBrowse selects great current books and provides reviews, excerpts, "behind the book" articles, author interviews, reading guides, and more!

BookRiot

Some of the best book content on the web, including introductions to emerging genres. You can also expand your literary horizons by participation in their annual Read Harder challenge.

DoesTheDogDie

Does the Dog Die? provides crowdsourced book, movie, and tv show spoilers that help people avoid triggers for potentially upsetting topics such as animal death, violence, sexual assault, addiction, etc.

Fantastic Fiction

The best source for finding which book is next in your favourite series.

Gnooks

Gnooks will ask you which authors you like and then think about which other authors you might like too. It contains tens of thousands of authors and quite some knowledge about who likes whom. Enjoy!

Goodreads

The app version of a favorite website amongst booklovers. Store your library, list books you've read and books you want to read, rate books, leave reviews, connect with friends, and join discussion groups about nearly any book you can think of. It's a one-stop-shop for your bookish needs.

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Literature-Map

Type the name of an author you like into this visual book discovery engine and the map displays similar authors.

LitLovers

This website, created by a former college English instructor, offers a number of valuable literary resources, including reading guides, book club ideas, book reviews, and popular book suggestions.

Stop, You’re Killing Me!

Stop, You’re Killing Me! is a resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books. The site lists over 5,400 authors, with chronological lists of their books, both series and non-series.

Whichbook

An unusual method for choosing what to read based on a variety of characteristics such as mood, tone, plot shape, type of main character or setting.

WVML Staff Picks on LibraryThing

WVML staff love to read and talk about books. Find over 1,000 titles we recommend over at LibraryThing.

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